China says more than 100,000 refugees have returned to the Kokang region of northern Shan State from camps in its Yunnan Province.
Day: September 4, 2015
DVB Bulletin: 4 September 2015
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Factories consider lay-offs in response to minimum wage
After the government set the basic wage at 3,600 kyat (US$3) per day, some factory owners have considered redundancy rather than pay workers the increase.
2015 Election: Women account for 13% of candidates
The NLD submitted the highest number of female candidates, with 168 women contesting polls, followed by the USDP with 72.
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Burmese rice exports to resume
The temporary ban on Burma’s rice exports, which was imposed due to shortages and inflation during last month’s flood disaster, may soon be lifted.